- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewis, OH
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467605348
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lewis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Meadows Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lewis, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390467605348 · Lewis, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 17.9:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- This school 574
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Olentangy Meadows Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olentangy Meadows Elementary School compares
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.0%
White 28.0%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olentangy Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewis, OH. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Olentangy Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is Asian at 42.0% of enrollment, in Lewis, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olentangy Meadows Elementary School rank among public schools in Lewis?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Meadows Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lewis, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Olentangy Meadows Elementary School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.